Mass spectrometric detection of cross-linked fatty acids formed during radical-induced lesion of lipid membranes.
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SUBMITTER: Frank H
PROVIDER: S-EPMC1138757 | biostudies-other | 1989 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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